EBC and ABC Trek – 14 days

14 Days
Moderate

Max. Altitude

5545m

Best Season

Mar-May/ Sept-Nov

Activity

Trekking

Start / End Point

Kathmandu/Kathmandu

Overview of EBC and ABC Trek – 14 days

Are you looking for the best alternative between EBC and ABC Trek ? (EBC: Everest Base Camp and ABC: Annapurna Base Camp). Why look for the best alternative when you can do both in a single trek. We present our brand new Everest Base Camp and Annapurna Base Camp Trek package with proper detailed information, customizable altitude friendly itinerary and inclusions.

EBC and ABC Trek don’t need any introduction. Both of the treks are in the bucket list of most travelers and adventure enthusiasts all over the world. The only issue is one lies in the Eastern part of Nepal and the other lies in Western part of Nepal. To bridge the gap we present you our EBC and ABC combined package with the Helicopter trekking option.

Everest Base Camp Trek

The bucket list no.1 for most travelers around the world, Everest Base Camp (World Highest Peak’s base camp) is the trekking to go to mark yourself as a successful adventurer. One of the best trekking experiences with amazing Himalayan Vistas, great natural scenarios, animal, plant and bird species along with the prominent Sherpa Culture, this trek offers it all.

Annapurna Base Camp Trek

One of the most visited, if not the most visited trekking destinations of Nepal, ABC has established itself as a favorite. Annapurna Trek is famous for its greenery, panorama, varieties of wild flowers and animal life as well as the hospitable nature of the locals. With easier and shorter trekking experience than other trekking destinations of Nepal, ABC trek is best for travel enthusiasts.

EBC and ABC Trek – 14 days Itinerary

day 01 Arrival in Kathmandu Airport (1350m), pick up and check-in

The first day, you will arrive at Kathmandu Airport, our representative will be present to pick you up from the airport and check in to the Hotel.

Overnight in Hotel Jampa/Hotel Thamel

Maximum Altitude

1,350 m.

Trek Duration

20 min

Transportation

Hotel

day 02 Flight to Lukla(2860m) and trek to Phakding (2610m)

Early in the morning, we will head towards the domestic airport with our guide to take on a thrilling and adventurous flight to Lukla. Lukla “The gateway to Everest” is the place, you will have a short breakfast and start trekking towards Phakding. At the end of Lukla VIllage we will take an entry permit and continue.

Today is the first day of trekking, so we’ll take it slow and easy. We will descend to the Dudh Koshi River and follow it till we reach Phakding. We will be in Phakding in just 3 to 4 hrs of walking and overnight there.

Overnight in Pine Forest Lodge

Maximum Altitude

2,610 m.

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Trek Duration

25m flight or 4 hr walk

Accomodations

Lodge

day 03 Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3440m)

After breakfast around 7 or 7:30, we will continue our trekking journey to Namche Bazaar. We will walk gradually uphill towards Mojo. The checkpoint to Everest (Sagarmatha National park).

Lies in the way. We will then have our lunch in Jorsale and continue to ascend to Namche. We also walk across the popular Hillary suspension bridge. Namche is also known as “The Sherpa Capital”

Overnight in Himalayan Culture Home/Hotel Namche/Camp De Base

Maximum Altitude

3,440 m.

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Trek Duration

6-7 hrs walk

Accomodations

Lodge

day 04 Acclimatization day at Namche Bazaar and side excursion to Everest View hotel (3880m)

Today is the “rest day” in Namche. You can visit Everest View Hotel, one of the highest luxury hotels in such high altitude. It is 400m incline, so it would be great for acclimating your body with the environment and altitude.

You will also enjoy the 360 degree panoramic views from the Hillary museum.

Overnight in Himalayan Culture Home/Hotel Namche/Camp De Base

Maximum Altitude

3,880 m.

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Trek Duration

4hrs walk

Accomodations

Lodge

day 05 Trek from Namche Bazaar to Dibuche (3734m)

We start with beautiful views of Amadablam and Thamserku, with an easier trail compared to the ascend from Phaking to Namche. After our lunch in Phungi Thenga, then we ascend up to Tengboche.

We roam around one of the biggest monasteries in the region for sometime, if we are lucky we will be able to see the monks praying and chanting.

Overnight in Rivendell or Himalayan Culture Home

Maximum Altitude

3,734 m.

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Trek Duration

6-7 hrs walk

Accomodations

Lodge

day 06 Trek from Dibuche to Dingboche (4410m)

After breakfast, We start our trail following the Khumbu Valley and DudhKoshi river. We pass through the beautiful villages of Pangboche,cross suspension bridges and stop for Lunch at Somare, then we continue uphill to reach Dingboche.

Overnight in Stupa inn

Maximum Altitude

4,410 m.

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Trek Duration

6-7 hrs walk

Accomodations

Lodge

day 07 Acclimatization Day at Dingboche, hike to Narkyang Hill Viewpoint (4750m)

Today,we acclimatize with the weather, altitude and temperature. On a clear day, the pristine view of Amadablam, Makalu, Island Peak, and many other snowpeak ridges blesses us when we ascend to the viewpoint of Narkyang hill.

Some fit and experienced trekkers or mountain climbers trek up to the top of the hill, but we don’t recommend it as it is physically tiring and we need to continue our actual trek towards Everest Base Camp.

Overnight in Stupa inn

Maximum Altitude

4,750 m.

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Trek Duration

4 hrs walk

Accomodations

Lodge

day 08 Trek from Dingboche to Lobuche (4900m)

We start from Lobuche after breakfast and head towards Lobuche. We will stop for Lunch in Thukla, and continue to Lobuche.
You can also experience the world’s highest bakery in Lobuche.

Overnight in Hotel National Park/Oxygen Inn.

Maximum Altitude

4,900 m.

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Trek Duration

5-6 hrs walk

Accomodations

Lodge

day 09 Trek from Lobuche to EBC (5364m) via Gorakshep (5164m)

The main and final day of the EBC part. We will hike up to Gorak Shep first and have our lunch there and leave our big luggage there and carry only essentials to reach Everest Base Camp.

One of the biggest landmarks for adventure lovers, Everest Base Camp has its own magical aura. The base of the world’s highest peak is a foot to reach as well.

Overnight in Everest Inn/Yeti.

Maximum Altitude

5,364 m.

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Trek Duration

7-8 hrs walk

Accomodations

Lodge

day 10 Early morning hike to Kalapathar (5545m) and Helicopter return from Gorak Shep to Kathmandu,Helicopter from Kathmandu to Annapurna Base Camp.(4130m)

Early in the morning, we will hike up to the Kalapathar for an early morning sunrise over Everest and other high peaks.We return to Gorak Shep and have a quick bite, then Helicopter return to Kathmandu (with stopover in between for fueling or shuttle in case of big groups) Then we helicopter to Annapurna Base Camp from Kathmandu.

We observe the beauty of the base camp of some of the fascinating looking mountains including Fishtail ( as the name suggests, looks like the tail of the fish), Annapurna II and more.

Overnight in best available himalayan standard Lodge

Maximum Altitude

4,130 m.

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Trek Duration

2hr trek, 3.5 hr flight

Accomodations

Lodge

day 11 Trek from Annapurna Base Camp to Bamboo

After breakfast, we start descending down towards Bamboo, as we would have reached the base camp, it won’t be difficult to adjust to the altitude of Annapurna Region.

Overnight in best available himalayan Lodge

Maximum Altitude

2,300 m.

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accomodations

Lodge

day 12 Trek from Bamboo to Jhinu (1780m)

In the March-May season you can see the rhododendron flower blooming all over the jungle along the trail. The multi-coloured rainbow like forest is one of the main attractions of this trek specially in March and April.

Overnight in best available himalayan Lodge

Maximum Altitude

1,780 m.

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accomodations

Lodge

day 13 Drive from Jhinu to Pokhara,evening Pokhara Exploration

We start our 4 wheel jeep drive to Pokhara and check in to a 03-star hotel, refresh ourselves from a magical journey in the himalayas and in the evening we will explore the beauty of Lake Side Pokhara , maybe with a boating at Phewa lake and a visit to Peace Stupa or Tal Barahi Temple in the middle of Phewa lake.

Overnight in Hotel Queen’s Park

Maximum Altitude

900 m.

Meals

Breakfast and Lunch

Accomodations

Hotel

day 14 Morning (before 10am) Flight from Pokhara to Kathmandu and Evening Departure.

You can enjoy a relaxed morning in the hotel or you can book a car and drive to Sarangkot for an early morning sunrise. The magical golden sunrise is the best sunrise I have ever experienced in my life personally.

The golden hue on the mountains gives such a lovely view. Around late morning or early afternoon we fly back to Kathmandu and head towards the international airport for flight back home.

Maximum Altitude

1,350 m.

Accomodations

Breakfast

Transportation

30 min

What's Included

All Private International and domestic pickups and drops
Complete departure information, about trek, flight ticket, guide, altitude sickness and reconfirmation and extended visa service (if necessary) and extra tour service before the trek starting.
03-star accommodation in Kathmandu BB plan
03-star accommodation in Pokhara BB plan
Flight from Kathmandu to Lukla for all members and involved staffs
15 kg luggage allowance- 10 kg big bag and 05 kg small bag per person
Twin-share accommodation throughout the trek with attached bathroom up to Dingboche
Hot-shower up to Dibuche.
As per group size, private trekking guides (01 guide for 05 people) and private porter (01 porter for 02 people) caring 20 Kgs (10 kg per person)
All accommodations, food, salary, accidental, health and life insurance of staffs (guide and porters)
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner throughout the trek
Helicopter from Gorakshep to Kathmandu and Kathmandu to Annapurna Base Camp for members and guide
Warm Down jacket and four seasonal sleeping bag will be provided during the ABC trekking ( down jacket and sleeping bag are to be returned after the trip )
TIMS Fee- Trekkers’ Information Management System (Please bring 2 passport size photos for permits)
Local Permits, National Park Permits Conservation trek permit fee.
Everest Base Camp and Annapurna base camp trail map.
First Aid kits for the staff and the groups.
Services coordination for emergency and rescue operations
Government taxes & office service charge
Farewell dinner at reputed restaurant

What's Excluded

Meals not quantified in the ‘Meal Inclusions’ in the itinerary.
Travel insurance covering up to 6000m height.
International airfare.
Nepal entry visa charge.
All beverages and other personal expenses.
Snacks and other personal expenses.
Battery charge,hot showers & international phone calls.
Tips for Guide/Porters/Drivers.
Service not mentioned above.

EBC and ABC Trek – 14 days - Essential Information

Why EBC and ABC Trek with Helicopter?

Time Saving

Helicopter treks help to save valuable time walking back the same route or avoid driving in bumpy roads to travel between different trekking destinations of Nepal.

Safe and Fast

While walking would take 05-07 days just to travel between the Everest Region (from Gorakshep) to the Annapurna Region (Pokhara), Helicopter rides save the hassle and can be traveled in just half a day. Saving you more time for adventure and trekking.

Reach the Annapurna Base Camp and trek down

As you would have reached Everest Base Camp and returned, you would be properly acclimatized and altitude friendly so that you can directly Helicopter to Annapurna Base Camp. Rather than trekking up to the base camp, we descend down from Annapurna Base Camp.

EBC and ABC Trek- Annapurna Region

EBC and ABC Trek Permit

Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality Permit (For EBC Trek)
Sagarmatha National Park Permit (For EBC Trek)
TIMS Permit (For EBC Trek)
TIMS Permit (For ABC Trek)
ACAP Permit (Annapurna Conservation Area Project) (For ABC Trek)

Accommodations and Food Available in EBC and ABC Trek

In Kathmandu and Pokhara, we will provide 03-star accommodation with breakfast. The rooms can accommodate single/twin share /double occupancy as per group size.

EBC and ABC Trek Accommodation

During the trek, we will provide twin-share accommodation during the trek. The lodges will be standard with an attached bathroom till Dingboche and during ABC, in Jhinu Danda. Places like Gorakshep, Lobuche, Annapurna Base Camp and Bamboo have basic Himalayan lodges.

You can get all kinds of food from Local, Tibetan, Indian, Continental, etc. You can choose any of your preferred items

EBC and ABC Guide and Porters

Life Himalaya will provide you with a private guide. Our guide will have at least a decade of experience or more, and have enough knowledge of the location, atmosphere , weather and food. Our guides are Government license holders for guiding and have primary health care knowledge in case of emergency.

Our porters are local sherpa with experience of trekking routes beforehand. They are strong , friendly, ever smiling and make your trip memorable and more enjoyable with their musical skills.

EBC and ABC Trek Major Viewpoints

EBC and ABC Trek Trail to Lobuche

Kalapathar, the highest point reachable without climbing permit in this trek
Nakyang Hill, Dingboche Acclimatization with the best view of Makalu, Amadablam, island Peak and more.
Everest View Hotel 360 Degree View with unobstructed view of Everest, Ama Dablam, Lotshe, Lotshe Sar,etc
Poonhill, Best sunrise viewpoint over the snow covered mountain range of Annapurna Region including the view of Fishtail (Machhapuchhre)

Add-ons for EBC and ABC Trek

Luxury Accommodations,
Helicopter from Kathmandu to Lukla
Side trips/city tours in Kathmandu and Pokhara
Extra Acclimatization days
Extra nights in Kathmandu
Extra porter/s
Cameraman/videographer for special occasion trek.

General Information of EBC and ABC Trek

A Local Government-certified guide, as well as an expert porter and assistance, will be provided by Life Himalaya Trekking. Before beginning their trip to EBC and ABC, hikers should be familiar with local weather conditions as well as the right and appropriate types of footwear, clothing, and equipment. Check out our equipment list for more details. If not, our agent or guide will give all the information required.

Less gear, as much as possible, is good in a sense that the hikers can carry it easily through the high Himalayas. Additionally, the porter will only be able to carry 20 kg of luggage, 10 kg each for 02 guests.